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Carum Carvi Seed Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Carum Carvi Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Caraway, Carum carvi L., Apiaceae

What does it do?

Carum Carvi Seed Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Carum Carvi Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Carum Carvi Seed Oil?

Carum Carvi Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Carum Carvi Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Caraway, Carum carvi L., Apiaceae

Is Carum Carvi Seed Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Carum Carvi Seed Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Carum Carvi Seed Oil do in cosmetic products?

Carum Carvi Seed Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Carum Carvi Seed Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Carum Carvi Seed Oil is 235433-20-2 / 8000-42-8.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 24/01/2011